[1] Its objective is to study the impacts of climate change and modernization in the coastal Canadian Arctic.
Current board members include Professor Jackie Dawson and Cedar Swan CEO of Adventure Canada.
It bridges the gap between Arctic science taught in the classroom and research conducted in the field.
[7] The main activity of Schools on Board is the field trip 'on board' the CCGS Amundsen where students and teachers have the unique opportunity to participate in an educational experience fully integrated into the research activities of the ArcticNet teams.
Network members gather once a year at the ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM).